Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Training Course
Master Power BI in five days, from raw data to AI-ready dashboards.
Next Intake: 14 – 18 September,2026
A structured path from spreadsheets to a single source of truth.
This immersive, five-day programme blends theory with extensive hands-on labs, guiding participants from foundational Power BI skills to advanced analytics and AI-ready practice. By the end of the week, you’ll design professional reports, manage semantic models, secure data access, and know exactly how to prepare a dataset for Copilot and AI integration.
- 01Get, clean and transform data in Power BI with confidence
- 02Master DAX calculations for semantic models and advanced analytics
- 03Design effective reports and dashboards using visualisation best practice
- 04Secure and manage Power BI environments, including semantic models and distribution methods
- 05Prepare data for AI and Copilot, ready for next-generation analytics
Five days • $1,440 USD per person
Six modules, twelve labs, one continuous build from raw data to AI-ready reporting.
This immersive, five-day programme blends theory with extensive hands-on labs, guiding participants from foundational Power BI skills to advanced analytics and AI-ready practice. By the end of the week, you’ll design professional reports, manage semantic models, secure data access, and know exactly how to prepare a dataset for Copilot and AI integration.
Module 1: Course Introduction
Set the foundation: connect to source systems and load your first dataset into Power BI.
- Get started with Microsoft data analytics
- Get data into Power BI
- Clean, transform and load data into Power BI
- Organise and set up your lab environment
- Get Data in Power BILab 1
Module 2: Clean, Transform and Load Data into Power BI
Move from raw imports to trusted models, and take your first steps into DAX.
- Introduction to DAX
- Clean, Transform and Load Data in Power BILab 2
- Configure a Semantic Model in Power BILab 3
Module 3: Create DAX Calculations in Semantic Models
A fully hands-on module: build the calculation layer that every report in the course runs on top of.
- Create DAX Calculations in Semantic ModelsLab 4
- Modify DAX Filter Context in Power BILab 5
- Use Time Intelligence Functions in Power BILab 6
- Create Visual Calculations in Power BILab 7
Module 4: Design Power BI Reports
Turn a working model into a report people actually want to use.
- Design Power BI reports
- Good report design
- Advanced analytics
- Design Power BI ReportsLab 8
- Enhance Power BI Report DesignLab 9
- Perform Analytics in Power BILab 10
Module 5: Power BI Management and Copilot in Power BI
Govern what you've built: secure access, manage semantic models and choose how content reaches your organisation.
- Secure data access
- Manage semantic models
- Choose a content distribution method
- Secure Data Access in Power BILab 11
- Create Dashboards in Power BILab 12
Module 6: Preparing Data for AI
The differentiator: structure and document your data so it's genuinely ready for Copilot, not just technically connected to it.
- Why data quality matters for AI
- Preparing data for Copilot
- Semantic models and AI readiness
- Metadata and naming conventions
- Structuring Lakehouse and Warehouse data
- Best practices for AI-ready datasets
- Prompt engineering fundamentals
- Common limitations of AI-generated responses
- Getting your data ready for AI usage in Power BI
A tailored consultation, not just a certificate.
Included with every seat
Follow-Up Assessment & Consultation
A Davyn specialist reviews where your organisation stands today and identifies the highest-value opportunities to apply Power BI, from quick wins to longer-term reporting overhauls.
Seats for the September cohort are limited.
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